Issue with cookies (Oat. Choc. Chip w/ Pecans - CL 12/07)

[foodie18]

These are my go to cookies - quick and easy to make and delicious. However tonight, something is amiss and I'm not sure what. Originally I thought I just added a few too many oats as the batter did not stick together as well (I was being lazy about measuring... it's late and I was rushing!) But now the first two batches are out of the oven they are weird. Much more puffy than usual and a very different texture, not sure I can explain. They're kind of crispy and airy but not in a good airy cookie kind of way.

Anyway, besides a tad too much oatmeal, the only other difference is that I used Gold Medal flour for the first time (switched over after I read the thread about KA prices...)

Is this possible? A completely different cookie based on flour alone? I presume that the amount of oatmeal is not going to effect the texture that much. What do you think?

Sarah

[veschke]

I'm sure it's possible that the flour has something to do with it -- different protein percentages, and what-not. You didn't by any chance get self-rising by mistake? I did that once....

[Robyn1007]

Since you weren't paying close attention to the flour is it possible that you over measured your leavener(s)?

[foodie18]

I'm sure that I used AP flour vs. self rising. I don't think I overmeasured but it is highly conceivable that I screwed up the baking soda and baking powder. And since I always get confused about the difference between them... well they taste good in any event. Just not my best batch!